The Great Railroad Race

The Great Railroad RaceDiscover the thrilling journey of 'The Great Railroad Race,' a meticulously crafted educational resource designed for young readers in Year 1 to Year 3. This engaging historical recount provides a vivid portrayal of the monumental construction of America's transcontinental railroad. With 24 pages of captivating storytelling, students will explore the challenges faced by brave workers as they navigated through avalanches, blizzards, and canyons.

Discover the thrilling journey of 'The Great Railroad Race,' a meticulously crafted educational resource designed for young readers in Year 1 to Year 3. This engaging historical recount provides a vivid portrayal of the monumental construction of America's transcontinental railroad. With 24 pages of captivating storytelling, students will explore the challenges faced by brave workers as they navigated through avalanches, blizzards, and canyons. Essential vocabulary terms such as 'railroad,' 'bridges,' and 'explosives' are seamlessly integrated to enhance learning while familiarizing children with significant developments in U.S. history. Ideal for educators, this title aligns perfectly with the curriculum link to History, emphasizing how past achievements shape the present. 'The Great Railroad Race' is a phenomenal addition to the Flying Start to Literacy series, promoting a strong foundation in reading strategies and phonics, particularly focusing on the long /o/ sound in 'railroad' and 'coast.' This brand new edition, published in 2019 by ECPP, is ready to inspire the next generation of readers. NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As it's shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760176167
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 24


Description:
About this text:Title:The Great Railroad Race Synopsis:  The Great Railroad Race is about the building of the transcontinental railroad line across the USA. Year level(s): 1  2  3 Reading level: 24 Text type: Historical Recount Curriculum link: History  The past in the present Content vocabulary: avalanche blizzards bridges building canyon coast east explosives journey railroad track supplies travel tunnels west High frequency words: Key concepts: The building of America’s transcontinental railroad was a huge achievement. The people who built the railroad were very brave because it was dangerous and difficult work. Reading strategies: Integrating visual and text information Phonics: Identifying the long /o/ sound represented by oa as in railroad, coast. Paired text: The Legend of Jimmy Drake Supporting material: Lesson Plan - The Great Railroad Race / The Legend of Jimmy Drake Series: Flying Start to Literacy Alternative purchasing options: This title is available in one of several value packs. Speak to your Oxford Education consultant today to learn more www.oup.com.au/contact Digital sample pages: can be viewed at www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au/online-sample Series information: Flying Start to Literacy is an award-winning comprehensive literacy program. It reflects best practice in literacy instruction and supports the systematic development of students’ reading strategies and skills. Each Student Book is part of connected pair, a narrative book and an informative book, both presenting the same key concepts and vocabulary. These titles have been trialled with a ra